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   stout

   /stout/

   adjective

   • 1. (of a person) somewhat fat or of heavy build: "stout middle-aged men" Similar fatfattishplumpportlyrotundroly-polypot-belliedrounddumpychunkybroad in the beamoverweightfleshypaunchycorpulentbuxomwell upholsteredwell coveredwell paddedof ample proportionsampleroundedwell roundedstockyburlybulkyheftymeatyheavily builtsolidly builtthicksetheavysetsturdywell builtinformal:hulkingtubbypudgybeefyporkyblubberypoddypodgyfubsylard-arsedzaftigcorn-fedarchaic:pursyrare:abdominousOpposite thinslender
   • 2. (of an object) strong and thick: "Billy had armed himself with a stout stick" Similar strongsturdyheavysolidsubstantialrobusttoughstrongly madedurablehardwearingthickOpposite flimsyfragile
   • 3. (of an act, quality, or person) brave and determined: "he put up a stout defense in court" Similar determinedfull of determinationvigorousforcefulspiritedstoutheartedstaunchsteadfaststalwartfirmresoluteunyieldingunbendingunfalteringunswervingunwaveringunflinchingstubborndoggedbraveboldpluckycourageousvaliantvalorousgallantfearlessundaunteddauntlessdoughtymettlesomeunafraidintrepidmanlyheroiclionheartedrock-ribbedinformal:gutsyspunkyOpposite halfheartedfeeblecowardly

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   • 1. a kind of strong, dark beer brewed with roasted malt or barley: "there is a tradition in England of drinking stout while eating oysters"

   Word Origin Middle English: from Anglo-Norman French and Old French dialect, of West Germanic origin; perhaps related to stilt. The noun (late 17th century) originally denoted any strong beer and is probably elliptical for stout ale.

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   The meaning of STOUT is strong of character. How to use stout in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Stout.

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   STOUT definition: 1. (especially of older people) fat and solid-looking, especially around the waist: 2. Stout…. Learn more.

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   having endurance or staying power, as a horse. Synonyms: steady, stalwart. strong in substance or body, as a beverage. Antonyms: flat, bland, tasteless, weak. strong and thick or heavy: a stout cudgel. noun. a dark, sweet brew made of roasted malt and having a higher percentage of hops than porter. porter of extra strength. a stout person.

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   Stout describes something fat, dependable, or rugged. If someone calls you stout, ask them exactly what they mean before bursting into tears and skipping dinner. It could be a compliment!

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   If you use stout to describe someone's actions, attitudes, or beliefs, you approve of them because they are strong and determined. [ approval ] He produced a stout defence of the car business.

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   STOUT meaning: 1. (especially of older people) fat and solid-looking, especially around the waist: 2. Stout…. Learn more.

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   1. a. Bulky in figure; thickset or corpulent. See Synonyms at fat. b. Strong in body; sturdy: added a stout defensive end to improve the front line. c. Thick or strong in structure or substance; solid or substantial: "They met a stout barrier of old farm-carts upturned" (J.R.R. Tolkien). 2. a.

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   Definition of stout adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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    Having or marked by boldness or determination; resolute. Stout of heart. American Heritage. Similar definitions. More Adjective Definitions (10) Synonyms: portly. stalwart. sturdy. hardy. weighty. vigorous.

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    STOUT meaning: 1. quite fat: 2. If shoes or other objects are stout, they are strong and thick. 3. a very dark…. Learn more.